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The LG50 series is the least expensive line of LG LCD televisions introduced in 2008 that offer a native 1080p resolution. These sets are a step above the LG30s, which have a native resolution of 720p, and come below the LG60 series which add the 120Hz display mode. Above the standard features found on most entry-level 1080p televisions the LG50s add USB support for digital media, which is usually found on the higher end lines of other manufacturers, and a built-in light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness of the television depending on the amount of light in the room.

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LG LG50 Series $1,419.99 at Circuit City
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USB2.0 port for digital media
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Decent price for this level
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Only 3 HDMI inputs
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Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 15,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • 5 ms response time
  • 500 cd/m2 brightness
  • Intelligent Sensor 
  • Clear Voice
  • Invisible speaker system
  • Clear Voice Technology
  • SimpleLink Connectivity
  • USB 2.0 (JPEG, MP3)
  • Inputs: HDMI1.3 x 3, Component x 2, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1

LG50 and above features

Intelligent Sensor - this is the marketing name for the light sensor that automatically adjust the resulting picture on the television depending on the lighting conditions in the room.

USB2.0 port - connect a USB mass storage device to the television to access stored images and music. Format support is limited, so this isn't a replacement to a full digital media box or computer.

Features Common to all 2008 LG LCDs

Invisible Speaker System - LG has done away with traditional speaker drivers and instead places actuators inside the bezel that surrounds the panel itself. LG claims this creates a "wall" of surround sound.

Clear Voice - the television dynamically enhances the audio frequencies used in human dialog in an attempt to make voices clearer even during scenes with loud background noise or music.

SimpleLink Connectivity - when the TV is hooked up to other LG devices through HDMI that support the same SimpleLink technology, you can control them directly from the TV itself.

1080p support - The sets support 1080p content at 60Hz/30Hz/24Hz through both HDMI and Component inputs.

Models

The LG50 series follows this naming convention: LG xxLG50 where "xx" are replaced by the television's size.

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Key Features:

Display Technology LCD
Manufacturer LG
Native Resolution 1080p
Product Line LG50 Series
Release Date Mar. 1, 2008

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Created: 04/08/2008 - 17:19
Modified: 05/27/2008 - 11:18
Model # variations:

LG, 50, LG50